Thieves Use Telehandler To Rip Cash Machine From Nationwide Branch
13 July 2017, 16:05
Astonishing footage of thieves ripping a cash machine from a Nationwide branch has been released by police.
The brazen ram-raiders smashed a Bobcat telehandler into the building society in Leicestershire on Monday morning.
The incredible CCTV shows the machinery repeatedly being driven into the building in the town centre of Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Extensive damage was caused to the branch and a large amount of debris was left sprawled across the road.
Detectives believe three vehicles were used in the robbery including a dark coloured Audi and a silver pick-up.
Police now need your help in tracing those responsible.
A spokesman from the force said: “The Bobcat was used to ram the front of the building in order for the suspects to remove the cash machine which caused a significant amount of disruption.
“We have released the CCTV footage which clearly shows three vehicles in the area and the incident itself taking place.”
You can see the incredible moment at the top of this page.
